Louisville Real Estate Lawyers

Real Estate Law in Kentucky

In Louisville, real estate law can affect just about anything involving the use, purchase, or sale of land and fixtures to land, such as buildings.

The many laws affecting real estate in Louisville can sometimes feel overwhelming in their volume and complexity. This might apply doubly when your case involves a foreclosure, or a construction dispute.

Therefore, it's always good to have at least some knowledge of Louisville's real estate law.

If you have even a little bit of basic familiarity of applicable real estate law, your life will probably be a great deal easier. If you have some understanding of the law, your knowledge will likely put you in a better bargaining position.

Common Real Estate Law Issues in Louisville

Financing: The majority of people in Louisville can't afford to make a major real estate purchase by paying the entire purchase price up front. Most persons and small businesses, therefore, use a mortgage to make real estate purchases. A mortgage is a loan authorized for the purpose of buying a piece of property, with the bank obtaining a security interest in that property until the loan and interest are paid off.

Zoning: Zoning regulations control what types of structures are allowed on various parcels, based on their location in a municipality. For example, some areas in a city might be zoned only for residential use. Another area might permit industrial use. These rules are meant to keep property values up, and promote harmony among neighbors by preventing conflicts.

Duty of Disclosure: Sellers of homes are bound by a legal duty to disclose defects in the home to prospective buyers, before they buy the house. Any defect which the seller knows (or reasonably should know) about, and which cannot be discovered by the buyer through an ordinary inspection, must be disclosed to the buyer.

Implied Warranties: In Louisville, every residential lease agreement, whether it's specifically stated or not, has an "implied warranty of habitability." This is a legally-imposed promise by the landlord that the rented dwelling (whether it's a house or apartment) is fit for habitation by humans. While there are many requirements for a place to be considered habitable, some of the most necessary ones are electricity, running water, heating, and protection from the elements.

5*****Samuel D.
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Gregory E. ,
09/09/2014Sam, was more than great in handling my case.

5*****Samuel D.
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Kevin B. ,
12/04/2012I found Samuel D. to be both professional and competent in his duties. Mr. D. quickly addressed my legal position and was quite pragmatic and forthright in his advice to me. I would certainly recommend Mr. D. as he was direct and to the point in dealing with the opposing counsel. We were successful and I thank Mr. D. for all of his efforts

5*****Samuel D.
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Joseph F. ,
01/31/2012Mr. D. was an excellent choice to represent me in my matter. He fought for me and got things finished up rather quickly. He was also excellent at communication, responding to nearly every one of my inquiries in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend Mr. D. for anyone with an issue with an employer and wrongful termination.

5*****Samuel D.
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David T. ,
12/19/2011The law firm that chose to take my case got right on the paperwork to get started and contacted me within 5 minutes of my posting.

5*****Samuel D.
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Lacie Ann N. ,
10/12/2011I was confident in SAMUEL D.'S INTEGRITY. He reviewed and addressed my concerns prior to and during the Hearing .

5*****Samuel D.
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Antoinette C. ,
10/26/2010Mr. Din was extremely helpful. He reacted immediately when i needed him, he called me during the weekend. Never left my emails without answer and kept me informed on time. Thanks to him I obtained what I needed without going to a trial. I highly recommend Mr. Din to anyone who needs Employment related lawyer.

5*****Samuel D.
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Cristine L. ,
07/19/2010My experience with Legal Match was a tremendous success. I met and hired Samuel D., Esquire, one of the most honorable men I have ever met, in my life! He helped me out tremendously at a time of great crisis in my life, and protected my interests in my dispute with my former employers. He was and is, a wonderful person, a great lawyer, and a terrific asset to your organization!
Sincerely,
Cristine Levine

5*****Samuel D.
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Robert S. ,
02/28/2009Great job! If you need a reference let me know.

5*****Samuel D.
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Carolyn L. ,
04/16/2008I was very pleased with the services that I received from Mr. Samuel D.. He was very efficient with the handling of my case. As a matter of fact, I was very impressed with him from the time that he responded to my case on LegalMatch, as well as meeting him in person. He settled my case so quickly. It was amazing to everyone that I shared my testimony with. I would definitely recommend LegalMatch as well as Mr. D..

5*****Samuel D.
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Carolynn S. ,
09/18/2007Mr. D. did an excellent job for me. He really went the extra measure as well, not only preparing and successfully executing my case, but on follow through, which he did not have to do. I was extremely satisfied with his professional expertise and his genuine and caring manner. I would highly recommend him.

5*****Samuel D.
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Abby B. ,
09/07/2007Mr. D. is friendly and knowledgeable. Evening phone consult was arranged. I wasn’t available until 9:30 and he made the time.
Very comfortable speaking to him. Felt able to address all my concerns. At-ease asking everything on my mind without fear of sounding trivial. Some was, but he showed interest and answered all of my questions. Even when I asked more than once!
Provided tools to move forward in a manner that will protect my job. Had I not called, I would have taken steps (while conforming to company policy) that may very well have eliminated chances of taking future legal action should I be terminated.

5*****Samuel D.
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Deborah K. ,
08/12/2007wonderful lawyer would recommend!!!!!!I was unable to get to his Phila office.Did free consult over phone and had papers next day to sign!!!

5*****Samuel D.
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John M. ,
08/01/2007I had hoped to evaluate this lawyer upon conclusion of our business dealings and would therefore have had a better understanding of him and how he operates. But your insistence upon an "immediate" response from me in this regard precludes any hope of doing this. My evaluation is therefore based upon a very short period of time in my relations with him for me to be objective and focus upon specific details. In the short time that I have known and worked with him, he has been exemplary, objective in his approach, logical, knowledgeable, and a patient listener. I believe that he is capable of attaining our goal in my case.

5*****Samuel D.
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Ellen L. ,
06/29/2007Mr D. is an extremely knowledgeable attorney in the area of Employment Law. He has an open an easy style that allows the client a comfort level and sense of trust. He is capable of winning the case without any unnecessary waste of time and he does so without hostility or intimidation.He settled my case in less that four months.
Mr D. responded to my telephone calls and E-Mails in an extremely timely fashion. He speaks in a language that is clear and understandable to the lay person.I highly recommend Mr D. without reservation. I will continue to retain Mr D. as my attorney for all legal matters.

5*****Samuel D.
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Roselyn B. ,
03/29/2007No comments.

4****Samuel D.
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Walter K. ,
12/05/2012was easy to understand and most of the time got right back to me.very knowledgeable and did what he could in my case to get as much as he could.

4****Samuel D.
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Anthony R. ,
01/18/2012This case is not over.

4****Samuel D.
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Tyrone W. ,
12/21/2010mr D. took my case but as of today i do not know if he as done anything(12-21-10). hope to hear from his soon

4****Samuel D.
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Sherene D. ,
11/10/2008My case is still pending, but Samuel has been efficient thus far

5*****Merritt G.
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Hilda E M. ,
09/30/2016I typically do not rate all fives across the board. However, Mr. G. and his staff demonstrated exemplary work ethics and provided excellent customer service. Mr. G. explained the process thoroughly and clearly. He and his staff ensured I was kept informed of the proceedings. Through his hard work and expert negotiation skills; I was afforded a positive outcome to what was once a negative experience. Mr. G. and his staff are my champions!

5*****Merritt G.
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Mary-jo C. ,
08/08/2016Merritt is an honest and knowledgeable attorney with a competent staff. I recommend his firm based on my experience in their representation and counsel regarding employment law.

5*****Merritt G.
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Michael H. ,
06/22/2016This lawyer is straight up, no BS, no time wasting, just good old hard nosed legal work. Very professional, very timely, highly recommend him as your first stop for legal matters in northern Virginia.

5*****Merritt G.
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Deborah H. ,
06/21/2016

5*****Merritt G.
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Veronica K. ,
04/05/2016Very awesome work provided by this attorney and the law firm! Thank you again, Merritt!

5*****Merritt G.
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Marta G. ,
03/10/2016I had less than 36 hours to find a lawyer for my case at work. I found Merritt G. through the internet. He quickly spoke to me about my problems and agreed to represent me on my case. Merritt G. and his associates were there for me through my whole case even when called at the last minute and even negotiated my return to work. I could not have asked for more help and support in a dire time.

5*****Merritt G.
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Dale S. ,
09/12/2015I always felt comfortable and apprised of the progress of my case. Merritt was a great choice for me as an attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or any other attorney from the General Counsel, P.C. firm.

5*****Merritt G.
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Peter D. ,
03/30/2015Attorney Merritt G. is the founder and managing partner of the General Counsel P.C., a law firm which specializes in business and workplace related matters. Working directly with Mr. G. and the firm's litigator, Mr. J. Andrew Baxter, was a great experience. They effectively defined and sized my claim against a former employer, and moved quickly to obtain financial damages on my behalf. I would definitely hire these expert attorneys for any future business or workplace related issues in future, and would similarly recommend them to others requiring legal support and advocacy in this field of law.

5*****Merritt G.
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Robert C. ,
03/04/2015Merritt understood our very complex legal challenge from my very first discussion with him. Not only did Merritt reset the calculus for our legal approach, he turned the momentum of the case to completely in our favor simply by understanding the law better than any other prior counsel. Merritt's approach was less "what is the opposition's weakness", but specifically "what are our strengths and how do we best use them to fairly establish our position." We were opposed by a team which engaged in yelling, table beating and hyperbole. Merritt did not allow us to react to that antagonism. They quickly saw they were not dealing with the average legal counsel. Merritt won our case. We are now engaging him for our broader corporate requirements. Merritt G. deserves much more than I am able to offer here in this review.

5*****Joel D.
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Thomas B. ,
08/31/2015Mr.D. did a great job for me and my friend I was very pleased with his personality and they ability to understand our case in such a short period of time and end up with they outcome we did was wonderful.He responded to my request with in a few hours and attended a hearing all in a matter of 38 hours, he did a great job.would recommend him to any of my friends or family... Thank you Mr.D. and legal match

5*****Joel D.
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Juana M. ,
09/12/2013Joel M. D. has a very kind and pleasant demeanor. He is an expert in his field concerning criminal law and he really shows genuine interest in his clients. I highly recommend his services to other people.

5*****Joel D.
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Carrie L. ,
08/27/2011Lyle D. handled my case with great ease. He was very knowledgeable about the subject matter of my case. He even took the time to explain to me and break down my charges in intricate detail as per the PA statutes. He was very confident and reassuring. On the day of my hearing, he took charge and in a very timely manner, he settled my case very favorably. Also, his rates are very competitive, if not actually better than most. Good value and good quality are a rare find together, however, I found it with Mr. Lyle D.. Thank you very much, Lyle!

5*****Joel D.
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Nick A. ,
08/11/2011I was very pleased with the immediate response, and positive attitude that my case could be resolved

5*****Joel D.
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Justin E. ,
04/28/2011My experience with both Joel and his son Lyle was excellent. They both invested a huge amount of time developing and executing my defense. Being charged with a crime is a scary situation and I am thankful and grateful that I had such helpful and knowledgeable people behind me.

5*****Joel D.
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Sandra G. ,
04/29/2010Joel M. D. represented me very effectively. I intend to use him again if the need arises.

5*****Joel D.
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William E. ,
12/06/2009exellent lawyer

5*****Joel D.
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Patricia M. ,
04/06/2009Attorney D. got right to the point and was able to proceed and complete case in almost no time at all.

5*****Joel D.
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Patrick R. ,
11/08/2007 Mr, D. was very kind and thoughtful with dealing with me / my case. He showed me what my case involved. He was very courtiuse to me, as he followed up to make sure all was in proper order. I do have his card and will have it on hand for my friend's, so as they too, will be well informed and Properly represented !

5*****Joel D.
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Sheila K. ,
10/09/2007I would tell anyone having a child support hearing to hire this lawyer...he's good and also affordable

5*****Joel D.
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Jeff C. ,
09/28/2007Mr. D. took the time necessary to understand my goals for the case, and accomplished exactly what I needed. He responded to my inquires very quickly and was well versed in dealing with cases such as mine. He did an excellent job for me and I highly recommend him.

5*****Joel D.
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Nikolai P. ,
10/07/2006i was very pleased

5*****Joel D.
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Joseph A. ,
04/07/2006He is very professional and witty. Knows his way around a courtroom and can react with confidence and accuracy at the drop of a dime.
Well worth the money. I wish I had used him earlier in my life.

5*****Joel D.
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Patrick B. ,
03/29/2006Definitely appreciate all his hard work and wish him the best of luck in future cases.

5*****Joel D.
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John V. ,
03/08/2006Attorney D. was very easy to deal with, plain spoken yet detailed in his responses, followed up EVERY time he promised to, and offered exceptional value. I would not hesitate to use his services again or recommend him to anyone.

5*****Joel D.
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Miguel M. ,
02/28/2006With less than three weeks before a complex support and contempt hearing, he met me for the first time and was able to grasped all the aspects of this extremely complex case. He did an excellent work for me, at a very modest price. I would recommend him with my highest level of recommendation, without any hesitation or reservation.

5*****Joel D.
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Curt W. ,
01/12/2006I highly recommend Joel Dresblod. He took the time to understand our situation, and he won our case!! Thank you Mr. D. for all your help and patience, we could not have done it without you!

5*****Joel D.
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Timothy M. ,
01/12/2006Joel, was timely and responsive and made himself aware of the particulars of my case. His appearance at the scheduled hearing was prompt and he allowed for weather related traffic delays. Joel was successful in having my case dismissed.

5*****Julian C.
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Tarsha L. ,
02/02/2015This Attorney and I will continue to work together. His advice and demeanor are priceless. He wants to ensure the client understands what is being explained before he ends a conversation. He promptly responded as he was the first Attorney to contact me! I already know that in the very near future we will continue to work together!

5*****Julian C.
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Carisa C. ,
11/11/2011We certainly enjoyed Julian's straight-forward, responsive approach to doing business. All parties within our organization were very happy with Julian's services. He performed his duties expediantly, and within budget. We will seek his expertise again as needed.

5*****Julian C.
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David B. ,
02/05/2010Julian was quick to respond to my inquiry on Legal Match and called me right away to find out more about the services I needed. He spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me at no cost to fully understand my needs and the business needs as well as explain his background.
Julian is a perfect fit for the services my business needs, so I decided to retain his services. He has been very responsive to every email and call and VERY efficient. He continually gives me updates about what he's working on, the status of the work, next steps, and time spent so far and what to expect next so there are no suprises. He is also very good at explaining everything in terms I can understand.
I am continuing to work with him on our business needs and will continue to work with him going forward as our business grows. I highly reccommend Julian.

5*****Julian C.
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Cathy B. ,
11/04/2007Mr. C. responded promptly, and reviewed my contract quickly but thoroughly. He patiently answered all my questions. I would be happy to use his services again in the future, and will readily recommend him to others.

5*****Julian C.
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Loretta R. ,
03/18/2007We have already had this Stock Purchase Agreement written up by two previous lawyers. Both did not listen to our unique circumstances and took 9 to 12 months to write documents that did not reflect our specific intentions. Mr. C. not only understood our needs, but his usual response time was less that 24 hours. We handled most of the correspondence by e-mail which saved his time and our money. He had many suggestions which improved the document and looked out for all parties involved. Due to his thoroughness, we took a few extra weeks to review his ideas with the buyer and seller and we still received a final document from Mr. C. in less than two months. I would definitely recommend Julian C. as an attorney. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely timely.

5*****Julian C.
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Marissa B. ,
01/12/2006Thank you LegalMatch.com! Mr. Julian C. was extremely knowledgeable and a joy to speak with. He offered great feedback and gave me invaluable information to assist me with my start up business. I would highly recommend Mr. C. to any of your users. Once again, thank you for your professionalism and quick response.
Regards,
Marissa Barraza

5*****Julian C.
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N S. ,
01/12/2006I signed up for LegalMatch expecting to be contacted by a lawyer like the cheap-suited lawyer characters on The Simpsons. Instead, I got lucky and Julian C. responded to my ad within hours. I checked his resume and researched him online, and was frankly blown away by his qualifications. He didn't disappoint me. By the end of the next day, he had written a contract exactly to the specifications i needed.
To get such great work from such a nice, honest guy on such a deadline was a godsend. I'll definitely be working with him in the future. So thanks Legalmatch...and thanks Julian.
P. S. I'd be frankly surprised if you didn't agree with this evaluation after working with him. Just don't take up all his time, because I'm still going to need him!

5*****Julian C.
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Nick D. ,
01/12/2006I explained to Mr. C. that I was very unknowledgeable when it comes to operating a small business and had many questions involving the actions I needed to take. He went above the guarenteed promise. He spoke to me in a way that I understood the necessary information important for my business' longevity. He contacted me immediately and I was able to set up an appointment the next day. After two hours, I felt he had set me on the right track. His professionalism speaks for itself. After meeting with him, I am very pleased with my investment. He has the best interest in mind for my growth and success. He is also very well spoken and efficent. I plan to do business with him continually and would recommend him to others. He does an excellent job of conveying his thoughts in a personable way and did not waste a minute of my time. I now consider him a part of my business family.

4****Julian C.
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Flora P. ,
12/15/2008Mr.C. was a pleasure to work with.

4****Julian C.
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Mary E. ,
09/08/2008I think Mr. J. C. was friendly but professinal in our meeting and spent ample time understanding my needs in creating a contract for independent contractors do work for me. I am pleased with his work. I think his fee is reasonable.

4****Julian C.
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Richard J. ,
03/07/2007Julian was a great resource and provided me with some valuable ideas to improve the contract that I was negotiating.